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james73
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 Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 2:08 pm Post subject: Market homes in on bandstand site |
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Market homes in on bandstand site
(pic by monkeyiron)
A HISTORIC landmark in the East End of Glasgow looks likely to become
home to a new market.
The Bridgeton Cross bandstand, which is 133 years old, and the land
around it will see around 20 street traders set up on a weekday.
It is hoped the stalls, which are expected to sell a variety of goods from
fresh food to clothes, will also act as a meeting point for local people.
A planning application has been made by the city council's Markets Group.
It already runs farmers' markets in Queen's Park and Partick and other
markets in Govan, Drumchapel and Easterhouse, as well as a Sunday car
boot sale in Blochairn.
A council spokesman said: "If approval is given it is anticipated the market
will be bright and vibrant, adding something to the community.
"We want it to be a venue for them to meet, chat and buy some essentials.
"The Markets Group has more than 25 years' experience of running these
type of operations and is looking forward to ensuring this new venture is
successful."
The cast iron bandstand, also know as the Bridgeton Umbrella, was put up
in 1875.
It sits at the junctions of London Road, Dalmarnock Road, Main Street and
James Street.
It used to be a meeting point for people going to the nearby Olympia cinema
and was a favourite spot for public speakers.
James H
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glasgowken
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Traffic is a wee bit close to it. Once the stalls are set up there won't be much room for the shoppers. |
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scallopboy
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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Not keen on this bit in the article "Paddy's Market will be shut by the autumn and the area transformed, as revealed by the Evening Times in March."
Where am I going to buy my parallel import tobacco now? 
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Fjord
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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| scallopboy wrote: |
Where am I going to buy my parallel import tobacco now? |
I'd try the Bridgeton tobacco Farmers Market  |
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